Can't install gcc 3.2 alongside gcc 2.96 on Red Hat 7.3

[Jonathan Watt]

Hi,

I would like (need) to install gcc 3.2 or greater on Red Hat 7.3 while 
leaving the default compiler (gcc 2.96) and its libraries in place. I am 
relatively new to GNU/Linux but I know that other people have managed 
this before. I have spent the last week or so trying with what I believe 
to be suitable RPMs and source RPMs that I have found while searching 
the Web. Unfortunately the RPMs want to install files that conflict with 
files belonging to gcc 2.96, and the source RPMs I have found won't 
build. An example error message would be:

RPM build error.
Bad exit status from /var/tmp/rpm-tmp 83330

I would be very greatful for any help in solving these problems. I 
should probably add that what I know about RPM has been learnt in the 
last week so I may not be using it correctly.

Regards,

Jonathan